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Gardens of PennsylvaniaAn OnQ DocumentaryDiscover eight of the most impressive public gardens in the
Commonwealth with Pittsburgh Post-Gazette columnist, Doug Oster. From
Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh to Longwood Gardens near
Philadelphia, Oster journeys across the state showcasing not only the
beautiful gardens but also the gardeners themselves.more info

GarfieldAn OnQ Neighborhood SpecialThis half-hour episode focuses on the ongoing transformation of
Pittsburgh's Garfield neighborhood with the help of community leaders,
businesses and neighbors who care.more info

Gettysburg's New Battle: Saving the Stone SoldiersAn OnQ DocumentaryDon't miss this expanded version of the Emmy-winning "Stone Soldiers" documentary. With compelling new interviews, fresh historic perspectives and breathtaking HD video, this one-hour program showcases the unforgettable stories behind the monuments at Gettysburg.more info

Gettysburg: Stories From the BattlefieldAn OnQ DocumentaryMillions of people visit the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania - to admire the monuments and to walk the battlefield. But beyond the battle and impressive "stone soldiers" are sights most visitors will never see. This 30-minute OnQ documentary takes viewers where tour groups don't go, tells stories that don't show up in the history books and shows good deeds that are quietly done by battlefield volunteers.more info

Green Homes of PittsburghAn OnQ Special EditionThe growing trend in real estate across the country has been to "go
green in order to save green" and Pittsburgh is just one city joining
the environmental fight. In this OnQ Special Edition viewers tour three
Pittsburgh homes, all outfitted with the latest in green design and
environmentally-friendly building materials.more info

Green InitiativesAn OnQ Special SeriesFrom green homes and offices... to environmental concerns... to
sustainable agriculture... to new urban trends in "going green" - OnQ
is proud to bring you this series of special reports on the people and
organizations working to make the Pittsburgh region a better place to
work, live and play.more info

Grow Up GreatAn OnQ Special ReportPNC Grow Up Great is a ten-year, $100 million commitment to prepare
young children, from birth to age five, for school and life. So that an
entire generation won't just grow up . . . but grow up great.more info

Guyasuta Fellowship Citizen's Summit on TransportationA town hall-style meeting to develop recommendations for the future of
transportation in Pittsburgh and in Pennsylvania.more info

Health Care ReformOnQ Close UpIt's one of the hottest topics of debate in our country right now -- health care reform. Is it needed? What should be done? And what about the public option? OnQ brings you this special series with local Congressmen and others, giving you the chance to get involved and ask questions.more info

Health Insurance 101An OnQ Special SeriesOnQ is proud to partner with Highmark
to report on an important issue that affects all of us. Whether you are
covered at work, pay premiums from your own pocket, or have no health
insurance at all, this four-day series is designed to not only give you
answers and options, but will hopefully help you choose wisely and find
information more easily.more info

Healthy Kids: Back To BasicsAn OnQ Special Report OnQ and WQED Multimedia are proud to be partners with Highmark
in a series of reports and studio interviews exploring the importance
of educating families on nutrition and exercise. The focus for this
four-day series is on children ages six to 16.more info

Highmark Healthy High 5An OnQ Special Report A new initiative of the Highmark Foundation, is an
investment in promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors in children and
adolescents.
more info

India in PittsburghAn OnQ Series & Special EditionWestern Pennsylvania has a growing, thriving Indian population. OnQ examines some of the reasons in this five part series, and one-hour special edition by exploring issues of Indian culture, business and faith in this region.more info

Audio on Demand

featured specials

WQED is pleased to partner with Highmark to bring you these special reports on "Men & Cancer" and "Women & Cancer." Every year cancer claims the lives of nearly 300,000 men in America. According to the American Cancer Society, getting the facts about cancer is an important step in taking care of your overall health.

Audio on Demand

featured specials

WQED is pleased to partner with Highmark to bring you these special reports on "Men & Cancer" and "Women & Cancer." Every year cancer claims the lives of nearly 300,000 men in America. According to the American Cancer Society, getting the facts about cancer is an important step in taking care of your overall health.

Local Programming

featured specials

WQED is pleased to partner with Highmark to bring you these special reports on "Men & Cancer" and "Women & Cancer." Every year cancer claims the lives of nearly 300,000 men in America. According to the American Cancer Society, getting the facts about cancer is an important step in taking care of your overall health.

this month

View a special selection of WQED productions about women during the month of March.